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Originally published by Citizen DigitalNovember 14, 2025
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Which way, ODM? Rift widens as Raila's troops clash over 2027 game plan
Leaders supportive of the broad-based government led by Mining CS Hassan Joho and those against the cooperation led by Siaya Governor James Orengo publicly clashed during separate meetings of the part.....
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During the ODM party's 20th anniversary celebrations in Mombasa, a significant rift emerged among leaders concerning their strategy for the 2027 General Election. Factions openly clashed over whether to support President William Ruto's second term bid or field their own presidential candidate.
- CS Hassan Joho advocated for continued cooperation with the broad-based government, stating, "Sisi haturudi kwa maandamano…Raila alituwacha kwa broad-based government…haturudi kutupa mawe."
- Siaya Governor James Orengo vehemently rejected this, insisting ODM would field a candidate and declared, "I’m prepared to go back to the streets."
- The dispute played out across separate meetings involving youth, women, and persons with disabilities, with Party Leader Oburu Oginga, SG Edwin Sifuna, and National Chair Gladys Wanga also present.
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